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Aboriginal Art

Auction 19376
Sydney
28 Jun 2011, starting at 18:30 EST.
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Auction highlights

Rover Thomas (1926-1998) Booralbun
Sold for AU$ 81,600 inc. premium
Rover Thomas (circa 1926-1998) Booralbun
Paddy Bedford (1922-2007) Gernawarliyan (Camel Gap)
Sold for AU$ 72,000 inc. premium
Paddy Bedford (1922-2007) Gernawarliyan (Camel Gap)
Rover Thomas (Joolama), Untitled (Rainbow Serpent), circa. 1986
Sold for AU$ 72,000 inc. premium
Rover Thomas (circa 1926-1998) Untitled (Rainbow Serpent)
Carol Maayatja Golding (born circa 1930), Pirrmangka Reid Napanangka (born circa 1940), Eunice Yunurupa Porter (TBC) and Nancy Nyanyarna Jackson (born circa 1954) KUNGKARANGKALPA TJUKURRPA
Sold for AU$ 60,000 inc. premium
Carol Maayatja Golding (born circa 1930), Pirrmangka Reid Napanangka (born circa 1940), Eunice Yunurupa Porter (born 1948) and Nancy Nyanyarna ...

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A Fine 19th Century Lil Lil Club and Boomerang, North Western New South Wales
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A Fine 19th Century Lil Lil Club and Boomerang, North Western New South Wales
Sold for AU$ 4,320 inc. premium
An Exceptional Club, South East Australia
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An Exceptional Club, South East Australia
Estimate:
AU$ 3,000 - 5,000
£1,900 - 3,200
US$ 2,900 - 4,800
A Club, South East Australia
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A Club, South East Australia
Estimate:
AU$ 2,200 - 3,200
£1,400 - 2,100
US$ 2,100 - 3,100
A Club, South East Australia
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A Club, South East Australia
Estimate:
AU$ 2,800 - 3,800
£1,800 - 2,400
US$ 2,700 - 3,700
A Pair of Rare Clubs, South East Australia
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A Pair of Rare Clubs, South East Australia
Estimate:
AU$ 5,000 - 7,000
£3,200 - 4,500
US$ 4,800 - 6,800
Edward Reichenbach (1892-1968) A Collection of Early 20th Century Photographs
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Edward Frederick Reichenbach (1892-1968), and an unknown photographer A Collection of Early 20th Century Photographs
Sold for AU$ 5,040 inc. premium
A collection of Six Ceremonial Dress Items, Far North Queensland and Central Australia
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A collection of Six Ceremonial Dress Items, Far North Queensland and Central Australia
Sold for AU$ 6,000 inc. premium
A Large Bi-Cornual Basket (Jawun), North East Queensland
amended
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A Large Bi-Cornual Basket (Jawun), North East Queensland
Estimate:
AU$ 12,000 - 18,000
£7,700 - 12,000
US$ 12,000 - 17,000
A Wunda Shield, Western Australia
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A Wunda Shield, Western Australia
Sold for AU$ 4,800 inc. premium
An Engraved Pearl Shell, Western Australia, Riji, Jakoli
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An Engraved Pearl Shell, Western Australia, Riji, Jakoli
Sold for AU$ 2,400 inc. premium
Wattie Karruwara (circa 1910-1983) WANDJINA
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Wattie Karruwara (circa 1910-1983) Wandjina
Sold for AU$ 9,000 inc. premium
Jack Britten (Joolama), Bungle Bungles, Purnululu, 1990
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Jack Britten (circa 1924-2002) The Bungle Bungles (Purnululu)
Sold for AU$ 37,200 inc. premium
Rover Thomas (Joolama), Untitled (Rainbow Serpent), circa. 1986
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Rover Thomas (circa 1926-1998) Untitled (Rainbow Serpent)
Sold for AU$ 72,000 inc. premium
Queenie McKenzie (circa 1930-1998) Propa Home (Texas Downs)
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Queenie McKenzie (circa 1930-1998) Propa Home (Texas Downs)
Estimate:
AU$ 12,000 - 18,000
£7,700 - 12,000
US$ 12,000 - 17,000
Rover Thomas (circa 1926-1998) Yillimbiddi Country
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Rover Thomas (circa 1926-1998) Yillimbiddi Country
Estimate:
AU$ 25,000 - 35,000
£16,000 - 23,000
US$ 24,000 - 34,000
Paddy Bedford (1922-2007) Gernawarliyan (Camel Gap)
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Paddy Bedford (1922-2007) Gernawarliyan (Camel Gap)
Sold for AU$ 72,000 inc. premium
Bobby Barrdjaray Ngainjmirra (circa 1915-1992) THE MYTH OF LUMA LUMA
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Bobby Barrdjaray Ngainjmirra (circa 1915-1992) The Myth of Luma Luma
Sold for AU$ 60,000 inc. premium
John Mawurndjul (born circa 1952) Mardayin at Kakodbebuldi
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John Mawurndjul (born circa 1952) Mardayin at Kakodebuldi
Estimate:
AU$ 60,000 - 80,000
£39,000 - 51,000
US$ 58,000 - 78,000
Uta Uta Tjangala (circa 1926-1990) Man Growing Old, Balls Going Walkabout (Medicine Story)
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Uta Uta Tjangala (circa 1926-1990) Man Growing Old, Balls Going Walkabout (Medicine Story)
Sold for AU$ 21,600 inc. premium
Johnny Warangkula Tjupurrula (circa 1925-2001) Untitled (Water Dreaming at Kalipinypa)
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Johnny Warangkula Tjupurrula (circa 1925-2001) Untitled (Water Dreaming at Kalipinypa)
Sold for AU$ 42,000 inc. premium
Willy Tjungurrayi (born circa 1936) Designs Associated with the Tingari Men at Kulkutta
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Willy Tjungurrayi (born circa 1936) Designs Associated with the Tingari Men at Kulkutta
Sold for AU$ 22,200 inc. premium
Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula (circa 1938-2001) Untitled (Straightening Spears at Ilyingaungau)
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Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula (circa 1938-2001) Untitled (Straightening Spears at Ilyingaungau)
Estimate:
AU$ 8,000 - 12,000
£5,100 - 7,700
US$ 7,800 - 12,000
Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula (circa 1938-2001) Straightening Spears at Ilyingaungau
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Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula (circa 1938-2001) Straightening Spears at Ilyingaungau
Estimate:
AU$ 35,000 - 50,000
£23,000 - 32,000
US$ 34,000 - 48,000
Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri (circa 1926-1998) Kangaroo (Malu) Dreaming
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Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri (circa 1926-1998) Kangaroo (Malu) Dreaming
Sold for AU$ 24,000 inc. premium
Tjumpo Tjapanangka (circa 1929-2007) Untitled (Tjamu Tjamu)
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Tjumpo Tjapanangka (circa 1929-2007) Untitled (Tjamu Tjamu)
Sold for AU$ 16,800 inc. premium
Elizabeth Marks Nakamarra (born circa 1959) Thunderstorm at Kalipinpa, north of Sandy Blight Junction
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Elizabeth Marks Nakamarra (born circa 1959) Untitled (Thunderstorm at Kalipinypa, north of Sandy Blight Junction)
Sold for AU$ 14,400 inc. premium
Makinti Napanangka (Aborigine, born circa 1930-)
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Makinti Napanangka (circa 1930-2011) Untitled (Designs Associated with the Site of Lupulgna)
Sold for AU$ 15,000 inc. premium
Naata Nungurrayi (born circa 1932) Untitled (Designs Associated with the Rockhole site of Marrapinti)
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Naata Nungurrayi (born circa 1932) Untitled (Designs Associated with the Rockhole site of Marrapinti)
Sold for AU$ 20,400 inc. premium
Emily Kame Kngwarreye (circa 1916-1996) Untitled (Alalgura I)
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Emily Kame Kngwarreye (circa 1916-1996) Untitled (Alalgura I)
Estimate:
AU$ 50,000 - 70,000
£32,000 - 45,000
US$ 48,000 - 68,000
Jan Billycan (born circa 1930) Kirriwirri
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Jan Billycan (born circa 1930) Kirriwirri
Sold for AU$ 7,200 inc. premium
Prince of Wales (Midpul) (circa 1937-2002) Untitled (Bodymarks)
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Prince of Wales (Midpul) (circa 1937-2002) Untitled (Body Marks)
Sold for AU$ 18,000 inc. premium
Boxer Milner Tjampitjin (born circa 1935) Palleyarang
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Boxer Milner Tjampitjin (born circa 1935) Palleyarang
Sold for AU$ 24,600 inc. premium
Carol Maayatja Golding (born circa 1930), Pirrmangka Reid Napanangka (born circa 1940), Eunice Yunurupa Porter (TBC) and Nancy Nyanyarna Jackson (born circa 1954) KUNGKARANGKALPA TJUKURRPA
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Carol Maayatja Golding (born circa 1930), Pirrmangka Reid Napanangka (born circa 1940), Eunice Yunurupa Porter (born 1948) and Nancy Nyanyarna Jackson (born circa 1954) Kungkarangkalpa ...
Sold for AU$ 60,000 inc. premium
Vernon Ah Kee (born 1967) Austracism
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Vernon Ah Kee (born 1967) Austracism
Sold for AU$ 18,000 inc. premium
Vernon Ah Kee (born 1967) Many Lies
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Vernon Ah Kee (born 1967) Many Lies
Estimate:
AU$ 15,000 - 20,000
£9,600 - 13,000
US$ 15,000 - 19,000
Eubena Nampitjin (born circa 1924) Kinyu
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Eubena Nampitjin (born circa 1924) Kinyu
Sold for AU$ 24,000 inc. premium
Emily Kame Kngwarreye (circa 1916-1996) Winter Exposition
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Emily Kame Kngwarreye (circa 1916-1996) Winter Exposition
Estimate:
AU$ 60,000 - 80,000
£39,000 - 51,000
US$ 58,000 - 78,000
Gloria Tamerre Petyarre (born circa 1938) Awelye
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Gloria Tamerre Petyarre (born circa 1938) Awelye
Sold for AU$ 36,000 inc. premium
Timothy Cook (born 1958) Dugong; Dugong
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Timothy Cook (born 1958) Dugong; Dugong
Sold for AU$ 960 inc. premium
Timothy Cook (born 1958) Turtle Spirits
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Timothy Cook (born 1958) Turtle Spirits
Sold for AU$ 600 inc. premium
Artist Unknown A Pelican, Bathurst and Melville Islands
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Artist Unknown Pelican
Sold for AU$ 8,400 inc. premium
Artist Unknown Tapara
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Artist Unknown Tapara
Estimate:
AU$ 10,000 - 12,000
£6,400 - 7,700
US$ 9,700 - 12,000
Artist Unknown Purukapali
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Artist Unknown Purukuparli
Estimate:
AU$ 12,000 - 15,000
£7,700 - 9,600
US$ 12,000 - 15,000
Micky Geranium Warlpinni (circa 1905-1985) Purukuparli and Bima
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Micky Geranium Warlpinni (circa 1905-1985) Purukuparli and Bima
Estimate:
AU$ 7,000 - 10,000
£4,500 - 6,400
US$ 6,800 - 9,700
Kutuwalumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla) (circa 1928-2003) Untitled
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Kutuwalumi Purawarrumpatu (Kitty Kantilla) (circa 1928-2003) Untitled
Estimate:
AU$ 10,000 - 15,000
£6,400 - 9,600
US$ 9,700 - 15,000
Jack Britten (circa 1924-2002) Untitled (Eagles)
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Jack Britten (circa 1924-2002) Untitled (Eagles)
Sold for AU$ 4,800 inc. premium
Jack Britten (circa 1924-2002) Eagle Dreaming
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Jack Britten (circa 1924-2002) Eagle Dreaming
Sold for AU$ 3,000 inc. premium
Jack Britten (circa 1924-2002) Jarlilinji (Plains Kangaroo)
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Jack Britten (circa 1924-2002) Jarlilinji (Plains Kangaroo)
Estimate:
AU$ 12,000 - 18,000
£7,700 - 12,000
US$ 12,000 - 17,000
Rover Thomas (1926-1998) Booralbun
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Rover Thomas (circa 1926-1998) Booralbun
Sold for AU$ 81,600 inc. premium
Billy Thomas (born circa 1920) Gimbeegimberraall - Fast Moving Water Snake
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Billy Thomas (born circa 1920) Gimbeegimberraall - Fast Moving Water Snake
Sold for AU$ 2,400 inc. premium
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